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Sky diver loses both of his legs during a midair collision. B2 surgery follow up details. Racist streamer “Chud the Builder” allegedly shot at someone who confronted him outside a courthouse in Tennessee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chief John Donnelly has spent more than three decades with Washington, DC Fire and EMS, leading one of the busiest and most complex departments in the country. From responding to large scale tragedies like the Potomac River mid air collision in 2025 to managing daily operations in a highly visible and politically charged environment, his leadership has been shaped by experience, humility, and a deep commitment to service. His path to becoming Fire Chief was not just about hard work, but about timing, opportunity, and recognizing that no one gets there alone. In this episode of The Chief Exchange, Chief Donnelly shares what it really means to lead through moments you never expected to face. We talk about the importance of debriefing critical incidents like the Potomac River collision, why talking through the trauma you carry helps normalize it, and how having a strong team behind you makes leadership possible. He breaks down the power of simplicity in leadership, why “we're here to help” can guide even the most complex decisions, and what winning in public safety actually looks like when every call starts with something going wrong. We also discuss recruiting and talent pipelines in DC, why culture and values matter more than incentives, and the importance of recognizing people for doing the right things. From building teams to leading through change, this conversation is about perspective, clarity, and staying grounded in what matters most.

Welcome back to Pursuing Pixels.  We've got the full crew in the house for the first time in quite a while, and we've got all sorts of gaming goodies to discuss, so let's get rolling... Kevin kicks things off with an update on his time with Cuphead, after polishing off the Delicious Last Course DLC in co-op mode with our old pal DJ, from the early days of the podcast! John takes the reigns after that, and dives into a few games that he's been digging into after getting back home from a recent trip out west — primarily inspired by some of his recent, real-life snowboarding adventures in Utah. Finally, Randall closes things out with some recent mountain-traversal of his own, as he spends some more time with Death Stranding, before ultimately throwing in the towel, at least for now...   Timestamps: Cuphead: Delicious Last Course DLC  -  00:02:15 Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders  -  00:09:40 Games from Greylock Studio  -  00:16:41 ↳  Severed Steel & Echo Point Nova Death Stranding  -  00:26:29   Thanks for taking the time to listen!  If you'd like to find us elsewhere on the Internet, you can find us at:   

Fig & RePete go over several aviation topics - including the F/A-18 Growler Mid Air collision in Mountain Home Idaho, last week.

Midair jet collision forces lockdown at Idaho Air Force base show; Millions on alert for severe weather with dangerous conditions expected; Trump targets political rivals ahead of midterms;  and more on tonight's broadcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Donald Trump raises the temperature with Iran again, saying time is running short. His latest warning leaves a bigger question hanging: Is another round of fighting getting closer? Plus, Ebola cases continue to climb in parts of Africa, and the World Health Organization has now issued a global health emergency declaration. And an investigation is underway into how two planes collided during an air show in Idaho, sending thick black smoke into the sky. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, May 18, 2026.

President Donald Trump raises the temperature with Iran again, saying time is running short. His latest warning leaves a bigger question hanging: Is another round of fighting getting closer? Plus, Ebola cases continue to climb in parts of Africa, and the World Health Organization has now issued a global health emergency declaration. And an investigation is underway into how two planes collided during an air show in Idaho, sending thick black smoke into the sky. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, May 18, 2026.

(00:00:00) Opening (00:00:43) Midweek BONUS Stupidity (00:53:00) Insane Week In Review (01:07:07) Genius Awards (01:20:08) Closing We've all had one of "those" neighbors...but in Florida, that could be something unbelievable. Such as the one neighbor lady who smeared human waste all over the neighborhood. The days of enjoying a bowl of cereal & slurping down the "cereal milk" are about to be replaced with bone broth and stew ...for breakfast. The tradition "trivia night" at the local pub is becomeing obsolete & the new trend in bar life is drawing people naked. Try doing that after a few shots.In this Midweek BONUS Episode...Teen's Perfect Prom Promposal Gets All “MORP'd” UpA 60-Ton Animatronic Dinosaur Bursts Into Flames at KS Theme Park After Getting Struck by LightningA Couple Delays Flight an Hour While Arguing With Crew Over SeatingFrustrated By A 3-4-Hour Delay, Passenger Tries to Get Off The Plane—Through The EMERGENCY DoorVisitors to Six Flags in San Antonio Left Hanging in Mid-Air for About 10 Minutes After Ride Stopped Because a Guest Had Their Phone OutFL Woman Was Arrested After "Feces-ing" on EverythingExperts Have Joined the Debate on Which Way to Face in the ShowerMillennial Mom Slammed For Teaching Her Kids Not to ShareSOUP Over Cereal: The New Breakfast TrendColorado Officially Bans Pet Stores from Selling Dogs and CatsAmazon Delivery Woman Caught Peeing Between 2 Vehicles Outside Customer's HomeThe Takeover BEGINS: Robot Passenger Causes Flight DelayJimmy Kimmel Jokes About ex-NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani Being in ‘the Grave' Days Before HospitalizationWedding DJ's Loud Music Cause 140 Chickens To Die of Heart AttacksOnlyFans Star Plans to Marry Herself—in a $20K GownVirginia Mayor Arrested After Showing Up Drunk to Train DerailmentMass Brawl Breaks Out Between High School Girls at Softball GameHomeowners' Delivery Driver Hack Beats Google MapsPlane Returns to Gate After GA Flier Won't Hang Up Her PhoneA 13-Ft. Crocodile Visits Zimbabwe Hotel Restaurant–Checks Kitchen MenuThere's the latest stupidity from today's headlines in the Insane Week In Review as well as the 7 new "winner" in this week's Genius Awards!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/insane-erik-lane-s-stupid-world--6486112/support.Real-time updates and story links are found on the TELEGRAM Channel at: https://t.me/InsaneErikLane  (Theme song courtesy of Randy Stonehill, ”It's A Great Big Stupid World”. Copyright ©1992 Stonehillian Music/Word Music/Twitchin' Vibes Music/ASCAP) Order your copy on the Wonderama CD from Amazon!This episode includes AI-generated content.

Episode Summary: Churches are filling. Bibles are selling. People are searching for truth again. The question is: are Christians ready to meet the moment?This week we sit down with Greg Koukl, founder of Stand to Reason, for a timely conversation on what it truly means to live as an ambassador for Christ and His kingdom in a confused and hostile culture.Greg explains why effective Christian witness is not about winning arguments, but representing the King with truth, wisdom, and character. He unpacks these three essential marks of a faithful ambassador for us: an accurately informed mind, an artful method, and an attractive manner. If you have ever walked away from a hard conversation wishing you had responded with more clarity and less frustration, this episode is for you.We also explore the meaning of the Kingdom of God, why Jesus' words “My kingdom is not of this world” do not mean retreat from culture, and how Christians can faithfully be a biblical influence in every sphere of life.If you want to grow in biblical worldview, Christian apologetics, cultural discernment, and faithful witness, this conversation will equip and encourage you.Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 2 (04.28) – Andy Riesmeyer sits in for Shannon as politics, tech, and total randomness collide.• FCC vs Disney? → early license renewals raise eyebrows as questions swirl around timing• Governor debate preview → crowded stage, low expectations, and pressure on low-polling candidates to drop out• Poll positioning → name recognition vs momentum as the field starts to take shape• Culture + comedy → listener reactions to Kimmel continue → political humor, outrage, and why everyone feels like the victim• Getting older → doctor visits, colonoscopies, and the realities nobody warns you about• Tech shift → LAPD drones deployed thousands of times → faster response, more surveillance, and new questions about where this goes next• #TerrorInTheSkies → mid-air emergency delivery → baby born on a Delta flight with shoelaces involvedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 15, 2026 ~ Former U.S. Department of Transportation Inspector General Mary Schiavo joins the show to discuss aviation safety reforms following a deadly midair collision near Washington, D.C. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  In this episode, A very rare situation happens as a women goes into labor mid flight. Let's Listen in.

Day 1,497.Today, as The Telegraph publishes an exclusive interview with Donald Trump in which he threatens to withdraw the United States from NATO, we examine the potential consequences for European security and Ukraine's defence against Russia's invasion. We also analyse dramatic footage of new Russian “jousting” drones reportedly being deployed on the battlefield, before looking at Vladimir Putin's latest appeal to Russia's billionaire oligarchs to help sustain the country's wartime economy. And later, we reflect on the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster and the enduring legacy of the nuclear catastrophe that still shapes Ukraine's environmental and security landscape.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.Connor Stringer (Washington Correspondent). @connor_stringer on X.James Kilner (Russia Analyst). @Jkjourno on X.With thanks to Dr Sasha Dovzhyk.NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest CONTENT REFERENCED:Trump interview: I am strongly considering pulling out of Nato (Connor Stringer in The Telegraph).https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/04/01/donald-trump-strongly-considering-pulling-us-out-of-nato/ Russian drone skewers Ukrainian aircraft in mid-air (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/03/31/russian-drone-skewers-ukrainian-aircraft-in-mid-air/ Learn more about INDEX:https://www.index-ukraine.org/en Learn more about NOXAID:https://noxaiduk.org/ Specific fundraiser for Fire truck:https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/james-clarke-512?utm_medium=CF&utm_source=CL EMAIL US:Contact the team on ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk . We continue to read every message, and seek to respond to as many on air and in our newsletter as possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FAA's Terminal Flight Data Manager system is now fully operational at DCA, bringing predictive tools, integrated surface displays, and a shared real‑time picture of the airfield. The goal is simple: fewer delays, stronger coordination, and a smoother experience for millions of passengers each year. We explore what travelers will notice and what comes next with Doug Lieberman, Vice President and CTO of air traffic for Leidos.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Greg Brady spoke to John Gradek, Faculty Lecturer, Integrated Aviation Management, McGill University about fighter jets escort Montreal-bound flights after ‘security incident'; 2 men arrested Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on a new FAA rule to help prevent collisions near airports.

The Avenger - Death in Mid-AirBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/harold-s-old-time-radio--4206392/support.

Families have filed suit alleging the 2025 crash was both foreseeable and preventable, as investigators detailed long‑standing risks in the capital's most sensitive airspace. With urgent NTSB recommendations on the table and renewed scrutiny of how DCA's flight corridor is managed, we look at what should have happened at every step to prevent a tragedy like this and what should happen next with aviation attorney Timothy Loranger.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports the House has rejected a bill requiring aircraft locator systems intended to prevent midair collisions.

AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on a push for change following a deadly mid-air collision.

ZeroAvia founder Val Miftakhov and the SuperStack Flex modular fuel cell power generation system, plus Alicia and David discuss the news and how you can help prevent ADS-misuse, FAA reorganization efforts, ‘systemic failures' leading to the DCA midair, and the Greg Biffle Citation crash preliminary report.

The White House appears to be changing its stance on the shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti. The man accused of attacking Rep. Ilhan Omar during a town hall in Minnesota has been arrested. A new report shows consumer confidence is down, though there is a bright spot. The NTSB presented findings and recommendations from its extensive investigation into a deadly midair collision last year. Plus, another winter storm is expected to hit parts of the US this weekend.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AP correspondent Jennifer King reports on an NTSB hearing looking at last year's deadly midair collision near Washington, DC.

'Everything that could've gone wrong wrong, did go wrong,' says CBS Travel Editor Peter Greenberg. He explains the newest report on the Army helicoptor and American Airlines flight crash over the Potomac river last year. With Megan Lynch.

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on a daylong NTSB hearing underway on the deadly midair collision near Washington, DC, last year.

How One Mid-Air Decision Earned a Dubai Doctor National Hero Status

Greg reflects on why our culture has difficulty with the idea that there can only be one true religion, then he answers questions about apologetics in the church, stories that make it sound like God does whisper to us, and the line between spiritual correction and spiritual abuse.   Topics: Commentary: One true reality (00:00) How can I introduce apologetics and biblical ethics into my church? (10:00) What do we do with stories that make it sound like God really did whisper to someone? (27:00) When does correcting people in a congregation turn into spiritual abuse? (48:00) Mentioned on the Show:  STR U Online Training – There's a course on the idea that “truth is not ice cream” Relativism: Feet Firmly Planted in Mid-Air by Francis Beckwith and Greg Koukl Does God Whisper? Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 by Greg Koukl When God Speaks by Greg Koukl Related Links: One Way or Any Way? Part 1 by Greg Koukl One Way or Any Way? Part 2 by Greg Koukl

This week on Hysteria 51, we're boarding a flight straight into chaos—because one United Airlines flight reportedly had to divert after a passenger disrupted the crew, turning “in-flight service” into “in-flight survival mode.” If you've ever wondered how quickly a routine trip can become an unexpected emergency landing plot twist, buckle up and keep your hands, feet, and sense of reality inside the cabin at all times, even if you swear this is "A Simulation!"Then we hop over to Thailand for a story that's basically a modern fable: a fortune teller, a stolen phone, and the kind of irony that makes you stare directly into the camera like you're on The Office. When your job is seeing the future… but you don't see that coming? That's premium weird news.It's bizarre headlines, travel nightmares, and criminally funny timing—the perfect episode for fans of strange-but-true stories, oddball crime, and “how is this real life?” energy.Links & Resources

Powerful winter storms across the U.S. are causing widespread delays as travelers head home from the holidays. Also, one person is dead and another is in critical condition after a midair helicopter crash. Plus, a renewed push to solve one of the greatest unsolved aviation mysteries, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. And, a look at how AI is helping to create more job opportunities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports a midair helicopter crash in New Jersey Sunday kills both pilots.

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on a deadly helicopter crash in New Jersey.

Happy Wednesday!    This week on Finding Something Real, we are joined with a very special guest, Greg Koukl. We are also joined with our co-hosts, Sarah and Cailee!   Sarah and Cailee ask Greg really good questions about whether or not we can trust the Bible through translations, interpretations and overall legitimacy. Greg does a great job of answering clearly and with solid evidence.    About Greg: Greg founded Stand to Reason in 1993 and currently serves as President of Stand to Reason. He has spoken on more than 70 college and university campuses both in the U.S. and abroad and has hosted his own call-in radio show for 27 years, advocating for “Christianity worth thinking about.” He has debated atheist Michael Shermer on national radio and Deepak Chopra on national television. An award-winning writer and best-selling author, Greg has written seven books, including The Story of Reality—How the World Began, How It Ends, and Everything Important that Happens in Between; Tactics—A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions, and Relativism: Feet Firmly Planted in Mid-Air. Greg has been featured on Focus on the Family radio and has been interviewed for CBN and the BBC. He's been quoted in Christianity Today, the U.S. News & World Report, and the L.A. Times. Greg received his Masters in Philosophy of Religion and Ethics at Talbot School of Theology, graduating with high honors, and his Masters in Christian Apologetics with honors from Simon Greenleaf University. He is an adjunct professor in Christian apologetics at Biola University.   We hope you enjoy this week's episode!    - -- -- -- --    LINKS   Stand to Reason   Why People Really Don't Believe in Jesus with Xandra Grieme   Is This Even Real? - Katelyn Deal's Story   Release What God Has Already Given Us with Jesse Childress   Making the Case for Christ with J. Warner Wallace     Listen on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2MuVWFbZzue3ZLgCtIJGzB Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-something-real-podcast/id1481017856     Follow us on:  Instagram: finding_something_real Facebook: Finding Something REAL with Janell Wood Tiktok: @findingsomethingreal Youtube: Finding Something REAL with Janell Wood

Aviation Expert Jay Ratliff has the latest travel news including two near misses and is Spirit Airlines going out of business?

On December 24th, 1971, 17-year-old Juliane Koepcke boarded LANSA Flight 508 with her mother Maria, bound for a Christmas reunion with her father in the Peruvian Amazon. What should have been a routine one-hour flight became one of aviation's most catastrophic disasters—and one of its most miraculous survival stories. When lightning struck the aircraft at 21,000 feet, the plane disintegrated mid-air. Juliane fell nearly two miles through the sky, still strapped to her seat, and somehow survived the impact with the jungle canopy below. She was the sole survivor among 92 people. But survival was just the beginning. Injured, nearly blind without her glasses, and wearing only a mini-dress and one sandal, Juliane spent 11 days navigating the Amazon rainforest alone. With a broken collarbone, deep arm wound, torn knee ligament, and severe concussion, she drew on lessons learned from her zoologist parents to find her way to rescue. This is a story about preparation meeting catastrophe, about knowledge becoming instinct, and about the thin line between miracle and tragedy. 00:00 Introduction to Case Knives 00:31 Welcome to the Crux True Survival Story Podcast 00:55 Celebrating 200 Episodes 01:23 Revisiting Julianne Koepcke's Survival Story 02:21 The Plane Crash 04:15 Julianne's Background and Upbringing 08:43 The Fateful Flight 17:09 Julianne's Miraculous Fall 26:10 Surviving the Jungle 28:43 Julianne's Immediate Reaction and Isolation 29:15 The Terrifying Reality of the Amazon 30:35 Survival Odds and Strategies 31:56 Julianne's Remarkable Composure 34:34 Navigating the Jungle 35:01 Jungle Dangers and Misconceptions 39:06 The Real Killers in the Jungle 42:44 Julianne's Journey to Rescue 53:53 The Aftermath and Julianne's Legacy 57:20 Conclusion and Listener Engagement Listen AD FREE: Support our podcast at patreaon: http://patreon.com/TheCruxTrueSurvivalPodcast Email us! thecruxsurvival@gmail.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thecruxpodcast/ Get schooled by Julie in outdoor wilderness medicine! https://www.headwatersfieldmedicine.com/ References: "LANSA Flight 508." Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LANSA_Flight_508 "Juliane Koepcke." Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juliane_Koepcke Koepcke, Juliane. "Juliane Koepcke: How I Survived a Plane Crash." BBC, March 24, 2012. Pleitgen, Frederik. "Survivor still haunted by 1971 air crash." CNN, July 2, 2009. https://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/07/02/germany.aircrash.survivor/ Herzog, Werner. Wings of Hope (Documentary). 1998. Koepcke, Juliane. When I Fell From the Sky (German: Als ich vom Himmel fiel). Piper Verlag, 2011. "How Juliane Koepcke Survived the Crash of LANSA Flight 508." HowStuffWorks, March 12, 2024. https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/juliane-koepcke.htm "The Incredible Story Of Juliane Koepcke, The Teenager Who Fell 10,000 Feet Out Of A Plane And Somehow Survived." All That's Interesting, April 28, 2025. https://allthatsinteresting.com/juliane-koepcke "The Story Of Juliane Koepcke: Surviving The Amazon Rainforest." Rainforest Cruises, July 28, 2021. https://www.rainforestcruises.com/guides/the-story-of-juliane-koepcke "The Incredible Survival Story Of Juliane Koepcke And LANSA Flight 508." Simple Flying, November 15, 2022. https://simpleflying.com/lansa-flight-508-survival-story-juliane-koepcke/ "Her Plane Disintegrated in Mid-Air, and That Was the Easy Part: How This Teen Survived An Impossible Ordeal." Explorersweb, January 16, 2025. https://explorersweb.com/juliane-koepckes-impossible-peruvian-survival/ "Was Teenager Juliane Koepcke the Lone Survivor of a 1971 Plane Crash?" Snopes, April 15, 2021. https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/juliane-koepcke-plane-crash/ "Maria Koepcke." Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_Koepcke "Panguana Research Station." Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panguana "Lockheed L-188 Electra." Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_L-188_Electra "Amazon Rainforest." Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_rainforest "Terminal Velocity and Skydiving." Skydive California. https://www.skydivecalifornia.com "Clavicle Fractures (Broken Collarbone)." OrthoInfo, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. https://orthoinfo.aaos.org "Myiasis: Fly Larva Infestation." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). https://www.cdc.gov "Survival in Tropical Rainforest Environments." Adventure Alternative, jungle survival guidelines for Borneo expeditions. "Amazon Basin Biodiversity and Population Density." World Wildlife Fund (WWF). https://www.worldwildlife.org Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Richard de Crespigny is a former member of the Royal Australian Air Force, and retired Qantas pilot.Richard was the captain of flight QF32 when the engine exploded minutes into a flight out of Singapore. Alongside his in flight crew, their heroic actions saved 469 passengers, managing to avoid what could have been a nail in the coffin during a tumultuous time for airline giant Qantas. Richard openly shares the life events and learnings that allowed him to lead with confidence that fateful day in the cockpit, and what a life in pursuit of passion and experiences has afforded him.If you enjoyed this chat you can give back to the channel by subscribing & sharing it with your mates.You can follow me on social media @bradleyjdryburgh Check out Rich's books via the link below:https://qf32.aeroBig Love,Brad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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AP's Lisa Dwyer reports in the sentencing of a man that tried to sabotage a commercial flight.

Greg chats with callers about how we know objective values exist and aren't a delusion, how to redirect someone who's on the wrong theological road, and how to navigate bringing apologetics to a church in a denomination that doesn't allow outside speakers.   Topics: How do we know that objective moral values actually exist and we're not deluded by culture or evolution? (05:00) How can I stop someone from going down a wrong theological road and redirect them towards the right path? (32:00) As I bring apologetics to my church, how can I navigate the exclusivity of my denomination, which doesn't allow outside speakers? (45:00) Mentioned on the Show:  Reality Student Apologetics Conference – November 7–8 in Minneapolis, MN; February 20–21, 2026 in Dallas, TX; March 13–14, 2026 in Philadelphia, PA; April 24–25, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA Street Smarts: Using Questions to Answer Christianity's Toughest Challenges by Greg Koukl Relativism: Feet Firmly Planted in Mid-Air by Francis Beckwith and Greg Koukl Happy Lies: How a Movement You (Probably) Never Heard Of Shaped Our Self-Obsessed World by Melissa Dougherty

Greg and Tim finish their conversation about The Diary of a CEO, discussing anchoring one's life in Christianity, the existence of evidence for Christianity, why the world is broken, pre-human animal suffering, evolving morality, advice for someone searching for meaning, and more.   Topics: Christianity can anchor your life because it's true. (00:00) There is evidence that Christianity is true. (09:00) Spiritual thinker Dr. K's response to why children get cancer. (13:00) Atheist Alex O'Connor challenges Greg's explanation for why the world is broken. (20:00) What about pre-human animal suffering? (32:00) Does morality evolve over time? (41:00) Do people in every religion all over the world arrive at similar conclusions? (47:00) What Greg would say to someone searching for meaning. (53:00) Mentioned on the Show:  Greg on The Diary of a CEO Get a free copy of a chapter from The Story of Reality Relativism: Feet Firmly Planted in Mid-Air by Francis Beckwith and Greg Koukl Related Links: Why God? Part 1 and Part 2 The Mathematical Argument for the Existence of God – Short video from Reasonable Faith, includes links to videos about the kalam cosmological argument, the moral argument, the fine-tuning argument, the contingency argument, and an argument for the resurrection of Jesus.

Greg and Tim continue evaluating clips from The Diary of a CEO, discussing the need for meaning to inform purpose, whether evolution can explain our sense of meaning, whether subjective experience can be evidential, atheist Alex O'Connor's advice for finding meaning, and more.   Topics: Meaning comes first, then purpose flows from meaning. (00:00) It's not just a matter of finding “something” to give you purpose. (07:00) Is purpose found in working on a task you believe will fulfill you when you finish? (15:00) Can our sense of meaning be explained by evolution? (22:00) Is technology destroying our sense of meaning by exposing us to competing understandings of the world that show us our beliefs are merely subjective? (31:00) Can the subjective sense of meaning a person feels be evidence for the truth of his view? (37:00) Atheist Alex O'Connor's advice for someone who wants to stir up feelings of meaning in his life. (46:00) What's the purpose of religion? (52:00) Mentioned on the Show:  Greg on The Diary of a CEO Get a free copy of a chapter from The Story of Reality Christianity for Modern Pagans: Pascal's Pensees Edited, Outlined and Explained by Peter Kreeft Relativism: Feet Firmly Planted in Mid-Air by Francis Beckwith and Greg Koukl Related Links: Values Fight Poverty by Amy Hall The True Story of Christian Missionaries by Amy Hall How Christianity Changed the World – Impact 360 video Wilberforce and Social Change by Melinda Penner

The world's largest great white shark breezed past swimmers in North Carolina, and a couple decides to divorce because their dog and cat couldn't get along. I can clearly see that! JK Rowling is pissed off at Emma Watson, and lets her have it on social media, plus a guy was arrested doing 107 mph because he had to get to his barber appointment, which makes complete sense. You want to sell your fingernail clippings? Because China is buying, and I'm all in. Americans are cooling it on college saying it's a waste of time and money, and Halloween is in trouble because Americans are saying it's too expensive. I say pick one. And what are the best candies to hand out on Halloween? PETA is calling for a teacher to resign because of what she did to a new born kitten in front of her class, and that one is hard to hear. Florida comes through in a big way with a guy who presents a live alligator in court as his attorney. The crazies are clearly here, and that includes me.

On July 17th, 1996, about 13 minutes into a direct flight from New York to Paris, TWA Flight 800 exploded in mid-air, killing all 230 people on board. An extensive investigation concluded that the most likely culprit was a mechanical issue. But the official story didn't stop rumors that a missile brought down the airliner – and that the government was covering up the truth. Keep up with Conspiracy Theories! YouTube: ⁠@ConspiracyTheoriesPodcast⁠ Instagram: ⁠@theconspiracypod⁠ TikTok: ⁠@conspiracy.pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NTSB just finished a 3-day hearing about the fatal January 2025 midair collision between an airliner and a U.S. Army helicopter over the Potomac River. Greg Feith, John Goglia and Todd Curtis tuned in and share their takeaways.The hearing covered many issues, particularly the role that FAA and Army procedures and systems played in the crash. They credit NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy and Member Todd Inman with assertive questioning that took the FAA to task for lack of cooperation with the NTSB. The NTSB can't make regulations and can only recommend them. This independence is crucial, but it limits its power to implement significant changes. The regulatory process and the technological complexity of the air traffic system mean that any recommendations coming from this investigation may take years.Overall, this accident investigation is being conducted in a way that will advance aviation safety. However, the resources devoted to this investigation may affect the quality of other current NTSB investigations and aviation safety initiatives. Don't miss what's to come from the Flight Safety Detectives - subscribe to the Flight Safety Detectives YouTube channel, listen at your favorite podcast service and visit the Flight Safety Detectives website. Music: “Inspirational Sports” license ASLC-22B89B29-052322DDB8

Jimmy and Stef recount a terrifying flight experience on a Southwest Airlines trip from Burbank to Las Vegas, where the plane made a sudden drop due to a near mid-air collision with a vintage military aircraft.  Passengers experienced several seconds of weightlessness, with some hitting their heads and two flight attendants injured, as the pilot took evasive action following a collision avoidance system alert. Jimmy expressed frustration that the airline never contacted passengers afterward. He also described lingering effects, including a sense of trauma and unease during a simulated motion experience at the Las Vegas Sphere. Plus segments on the new efforts in Congress to censor pro-Palestinian content online and Stephen Colbert's surprising flip-flop on Big Pharma. Also featuring Stef Zamorano and Mike MacRae. And a phone call from JD Vance!

Greg answers questions about how to determine which religion is true, why God wouldn't just write his own book, how we know the Christian God is the real God, and whether there's an objective moral system or we're simply acting to avoid pain.   Topics: How would you determine which religion is true and which is not? What's more likely: that God doesn't exist and men invented religion to control people, or that God depended on men to write a book with ridiculous laws? (02:00) How should I answer my friend who is asking, “How do I know the Christian God is the real God who created everything?” (25:00) There is no such thing as an objective moral system. We're simply acting to avoid pain, and God isn't necessary for that. Also, Christianity is immoral. (43:00) Mentioned on the Show:  Relativism: Feet Firmly Planted in Mid-Air by Greg Koukl and Francis Beckwith

Jason Steinhauer, public historian and author of History, Disrupted: How Social Media and the World Wide Web Have Changed the Past, lays out for Drew & Roth whether the current system is actually Fascism or merely sparkling Authoritarianism, and if historical precedent can even predict our modern times at all. And then after that, somehow, they also turn their attention to the NBA finals! You might be surprised at how many guys Jason can remember… or, well, he's a historian, so maybe not.Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0!Stuff We Talked AboutFascismHow the internet affects historyNBA finalsKnicks v Wolves in the finals ??Jason's substack!Sponsors- Storyworth, where you can save $10 on your first purchase when you go to storyworth.com/distractionCredits- Hosts: Drew Magary & David Roth- Producer: Brandon Grugle- Editor: Mischa Stanton- Production Services & Ads: Multitude Podcasts- Subscribe to Defector!About The ShowThe Distraction is Defector's flagship podcast about sports (and movies, and art, and sandwiches, and certain coastal states) from longtime writers Drew Magary and David Roth. Every week, Drew and Roth tackle subjects, both serious and impossibly stupid, with a parade of guests from around the world of sports and media joining in the fun! Roth and Drew also field Funbag questions from Defector readers, answer listener voicemails, and get upset about the number of people who use speakerphone while in a public bathroom stall. This is a show where everything matters, because everyone could use a Distraction. Head to defector.com for more info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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